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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.04, 3,266.24 and 791.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.04, 3,266.24 and 791.03 is: 1,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.04 : 3,266.24 = 791.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.04/3,266.24 = 791.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.04x = 3,266.24 × 791.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.04x = 2,583,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,702.49/2,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.25

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